Paris has lost its position as Europe’s largest stock market to London as investors reacted to political unrest in France in the week since Emmanuel Macron called snap elections. Shares listed on Euronext Paris were collectively worth around $3.13 trillion after around $258 billion were removed from the market capitalization of French companies last week, … Read more
Data shows Britain’s main stock market has regained the title of Europe’s most valuable for the first time in almost two years. The total value of companies listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) reached $3.18 trillion on Monday, surpassing the $3.13 trillion total value of Paris-listed companies, Bloomberg data showed. Both valuations have since … Read more
Image source, Getty Images Item information Author, Mitchell Labiak Role, Business reporter June 17, 2024, 4:20 PM BST Updated 1 hour ago Data shows Britain’s main stock market has regained the title of Europe’s most valuable for the first time in almost two years. The total value of companies listed on the London Stock Exchange … Read more
Monday, June 17, 2024 5:01 am Part Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp E-mail Share via email The figures come as companies eye a rebound in fintech funding after valuations largely peaked in 2021. London is driving a surge in UK fintech recruitment this year, … Read more
THOUSANDS of rail customers saw a shock rise in their ticket prices this week after a major train company unexpectedly increased fares. South Western Railway last week increased prices on 522 routes in and out of London after a major disruption prevented prices from rising in line with other train fares in March, The Sun … Read more
Significant pay rises for London’s youngest lawyers at elite firms have been criticized by rivals and clients as “insane” and unsustainable, as an improving economic outlook and a spike in dealmaking reignite the city’s war for talent. British ‘magic circle’ firms Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Linklaters, Clifford Chance and A&O Shearman have increased the salaries of … Read more
A homebuyer has sparked a furious row with his new neighbors – by paving his front garden and converting it into a showroom for up to a dozen used cars. Farshad Kia, 45, has caused several complaints after displaying numerous used cars in or next to the driveway of his 1930s semi in Arnos Grove, … Read more
A major energy supplier offers money on energy bills to customers who want to make small changes in their energy consumption. Some bill payers with certain energy suppliers are rewarded for reducing their electricity consumption during peak hours. British Gas is offering its customers the chance to earn money on their accounts under the PeakSave … Read more
A WINTER energy program that provides cashback on bills during peak hours now runs year-round. The Electricity Systems Operator (ESO) has confirmed that its popular Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) program will now be available all year round. The DFS winter program now runs all year roundCredit: Getty Bill payers covered by this scheme will receive … Read more
APPLE’S first-ever ‘spatial computer’ finally goes on sale to Brits. The launched Apple Vision Pro headset was announced last summer and hit stores in February this year, but only in the United States. The Vision Pro is finally coming to the UKCredit: Apple The headset adds a digital layer to the world around youCredit: Apple … Read more